God is present in the world. One part of the remarkable message of Christmas centers on this surprising notion. God, who could stay far away from the mess and trouble in this world, chooses to join us. God’s love for us is so great, God comes here. Amazing. Surprising. Transforming. Unreasonable. May this season of unreasonable love touch your …
First Year Students!
Make time on Sunday, February 7th for lunch!! Get together with other first year students for conversations and games, and to plan other gatherings! We’ll gather in the Fireside Room at Grace Lutheran Church and lunch will be provided. Tell your friends! Questions? Can’t make that day, but want to add your input? Contact Alicia Anderson, Campus Minister at ara2@psu.edu.
Semester Break Schedule Changes
Break is just around the corner! Hooray! May we all have a wonderful break away from the demands and deadlines of school work! May we all enjoy time away from campus, fun with family and friends, and the blessed beauty of the Christmas season. ENJOY! From Friday, December 18th through Saturday, January 9th, the only regular program we offer is …
Take a deep breath. Have dinner with a friend. Go for a walk. Listen to music that give you energy and enthusiasm. Pray for peace and strength. Call your mom for support. Sing along with Spotify. Eat a salad. Laugh. Take a nap. Get together with friends. There are countless ways to manage the stress and anxiety that crops up …
Finals Week Thursday Worship and Burgers!
Will you still be on campus Thursday of finals week? We will too! Come to Pasquerilla for evening worship at 5:45 pm on Thursday, December 17 in the Worship Hall. We’ll have prayer, song, readings, reflection and holy communion in a relaxed, casual setting. The perfect way to mark the season of advent! After worship, we’ll make our way to …
Worship, Dinner and a little service project today!
Set aside all you have to do for a while and come to worship! We’ll gather at 5:45 pm in the Worship Hall at Pasquerilla Spiritual Center and join in song, prayer, readings and reflection, as well as communion together. This time together is very casual, and everyone is welcome. After worship, we’ll enjoy some tasty dinner, and lively conversation, …
” And the crowds asked him, ‘What then should we do?'”
Monday Lunch Bible Study – 7 December 2015 Come for conversation, lunch and some exploration of the gospel lesson for this coming Sunday. Alicia will be in the HUB today from 11:30 am – 1 pm. . . check facebook to see just where she finds a table! Bring or buy your lunch and relax a bit in the midst …
Advent hope
Advent, the season of preparation for Christmas, always begins with readings that talk about the end of the world. Unsettling images of violence and war. Danger and upheaval all around. Even creation is in the midst of turmoil. So much for peace on earth. Each year, these images seem to be reflected in the news reports we’ve heard recently. No wonder we …
What better way to start finals week than to meet Alicia Anderson (campus minister) and other students for breakfast at The Corner Room?!? Alicia will be there from 9 am and 11:30 am on Monday, and will pay for your breakfast! Stop in before or after your first final! Come start off finals week right!
Christmas Hoopla!
The Christmas Hoopla is a chance to take a break from getting ready for finals, enjoy a festive meal, seasonal games and music, and take part in holiday fun! There will be lots of food, and gifts for everyone! Sunday, December 13th at 7 pm come and gather in the Fireside Room at Grace Lutheran Church and celebrate the end of …